"Virtually" Maker Faire Starts Today

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The discussion revolves around the Virtually Maker Faire, an online event showcasing makers from around the world who are addressing various challenges, particularly in response to medical supply shortages. Participants share their experiences and thoughts about the event, its significance, and their personal engagement with it.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the variety of presentations and demonstrations at the Virtually Maker Faire, emphasizing its role in connecting makers and addressing human needs.
  • Another participant expresses regret for not being able to attend the event due to work commitments.
  • A humorous suggestion is made about the idea of 3D printing money, with a note on the potential legal implications.
  • Several participants mention receiving emails with highlights from the faire, indicating interest in the content despite not being able to participate live.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a shared interest in the Maker Faire and its contributions, but there is no consensus on personal engagement, as some were unable to attend or participate.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention being busy with work, which may limit their ability to engage with the event. There are references to external links for further exploration of the faire's content.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in maker culture, online events, community organizing, and innovative solutions to current challenges may find this discussion relevant.

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Looks like they are doing a Virtual Maker Fair online
I just got an e-mail that there is a Virtually [sic] Maker Faire online that is starting now. I've been to real Maker Faires in the past in-person, and they are very interesting and inspiring. Here is the web link:

https://makerfaire.com/

Virtually Maker Faire Starts Tonight!

Around the world makers have been rallying, rising up to solve shortages in medical supplies and equipment, turning makerspaces into micro-factories, creating self-organized community networks, and developing clever distribution strategies. For our inaugural Virtually Maker Faire, makers representing 25 countries will share over 350 presentations, demonstrations, and online project exhibits. Programming is curated into five tracks: Community Organizing, Learning & Teaching, Re-Thinking the Future, Design & Production, and Making.

Virtually Maker Faire is a stage for makers to connect, share, and learn with each other and a broader public, and show how the community fostered by Maker Faire has sprung into action, using their skills and talents to solve for human needs.

Plan out your virtual day with the full schedule or meet some of our fantastic makers.

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No, never even got a chance to click into it. Been busy with work (at home), unfortunately.
 
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Making money instead.

Hmm. 3D print money? Minus the jail time that sounds interesting.
 
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